MacBook: Battery does not charge - it can be because of that

If your MacBook's battery stops charging, in some cases you can solve the problem yourself. If the case is too delicate, you need professional repair. We'll show you what to do.

MacBook battery does not charge - this can help

Deep discharge can cause problems, especially if the battery is not being charged for a long time.

1. Turn off your MacBook completely and hold down the "Shift" (left), "Alt" (left), and "Ctrl" (left) keys.
2. In addition, briefly press the power button and release all buttons and buttons immediately.
3. The LED on the power connector should now light up briefly and then glow orange.
4. In some cases there are also problems with the cache. In the next practical tip, we will show you how to reset your P-RAM under Mac OS to fix the errors.

MacBook does not load: repair necessary

If you cannot solve the problem yourself, you only have to repair the device.

• Warranty: If the MacBook is still under warranty, you can request a repair from Apple. To do this, either make an appointment at the Genius Bar in the Apple Store or drop in at an Apple retail store or an authorized Apple service provider.
• Repair: If the device is older, it is much cheaper to replace it with a repair service. Depending on the device and provider, the service costs between 100 and 200 euros. This works for example with JustCom or iHelpStore.
• Alternatively, you can replace the battery yourself. We will show you how to replace the MacBook battery in another article.

If your device still cannot be switched on, we will help you in the next practical tip to get the MacBook up and running again.